Wednesday, September 30, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 30 de septiembre

HW:  Complete worksheets - p. 25 and 26 + review colors for skills test

7th Grade Spanish - September 30th

HW:  Complete worksheets - p. 13 and 14

Monday, September 28, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 28 de septiembre

HW:  Worksheets - p. 13, 14 / Review for skills test on describing class schedules

7th Grade Spanish - September 28th

HW: Make flashcards for numbers 11 thru 19 (number on on side, Spanish word on other side)

Study for test on numbers.  You should be able to count from 0 to 20 and then 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100.  You should also be able to answer the question "¿Cómo estás?  Use the numbers website on the Blog List on the left to help you review.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 24 de septiembre

HW:  Worksheets p. 19 and 20\  
          Review ordinal numbers for skills test (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.)

7th Grade Spanish - September 24th

HW:  Review all numbers 0 thru 100.  Create a set of flashcards for the following numbers:
0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100  (Put the # on one side and the Spanish word on the other.  Make sure your spell the number correctly.

Start practicing numbers to prepare for your next oral test.  You will have to say the numbers 0 thru 20 and then count by ten's (0, 10, 20, etc.) in Spanish.  Click on the practice activity on the left in the Blog List to hear the numbers and correct pronunciation.  Repeat after each and see if you sound the same as the speaker.

A Day Test - September 30th
B Day Test - October 1st

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 22 de septiembre

HW:  Complete Tarea (workbook) pages 23 and 24
          Review weather and seasons for next skills test

7th Grade Spanish - September 22nd

HW:  Tarea (worksheets)-Complete pages 9 thru 12

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Test Recycling Policy

Students with a C, D, or F on a test may take a new test on the same material on Thursdays after school.  Re-takes will NOT be given during regular class time.   Students who want to re-take a test should be able to demonstrate that they now know the material and will be able to improve on the previous grade before a new test will be administered.

Friday, September 18, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 18 de septiembre

HW:  Write 10 sentences following the model sentence from Episodio 1.  Vary your sentences by using different days of the week and activities.  Sentences can be negative or positive.

El viernes no es un día bueno para llamar a una chica.

7th Grade Spanish - September 18th

HW:  Create an object or person out of numbers 0 thru 9.  You can make a face, a dancer, teacher, student, football player, car, airplane, boat...whatever you can imagine being created using shapes of numbers.  For example, curly hair can be made from numerous 3's.  You should use each number at least once.  Then label each number in Spanish and give your picture a name.  Check your spelling.  Make sure you write your name, class period and date in the upper right hand corner of your picture.

Monday, September 14, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 14 de septiembre

HW:  Review questions words for next skills test
          Make flashcards for countries and capitals you don't know

Next Test:
A Day - Friday, September 18th
B Day - Monday, September 21st

Test will cover spelling using Spanish alphabet, Spanish-speaking countries, their capitals, and locations, and all vocab from the Crash Course 2 & 3 vocab sheet

7th Grade Spanish - September 14th

HW:  Make flashcards using Crash Course 2 & 3 vocab sheet.  Write English word on one side and Spanish translation on the other

Next Test:
A Day - Friday, September 18th
B Day - Monday, September 21st

Test will cover countries, capitals, spelling using Spanish alphabet, locations of countries on a map, and vocab from Crash Course 2 & 3

Thursday, September 10, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 10 de septiembre

HW:  Review numbers 0-100 for next skills test.  Use conjuguemos to practice.  Spelling counts!

7th Grade Spanish - el 10 de septiembre

HW:  Create your ring of 21 flashcards.  Write the name of the Spanish-speaking country on one side and the capital on the other side.  Study your cards.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 8 de septiembre

HW:  Review numbers and vocab to prepare for skills test on how to tell time.
         Complete workbook pages 9 thru 12.

7th Grade Spanish - el 8 de septiembre

¡Buen Trabajo, clase, on doing so well on your test on El Alfabeto!

HW:  Fill in your worksheet on names in Spanish of countries where Spanish is spoken, the capitals, and the locations.  Be sure to use the information at the bottom of the worksheet to help you fill in the location names in Spanish.

Friday, September 4, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 4 de septiembre

HW:  Review expressions to ask how someone is doing to prepare for next skills test.  Make "mini" flashcards for any words or phrases you don't know.

7th Grade Spanish - el 4 de septiembre

HW:  Review Spanish alphabet and how to introduce yourself in Spanish (for those who have not yet tested).  Finish 4 panel cartoon.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

8th Grade Spanish - el 1 de septiembre

HW:  Cut 3 x 5 cards into thirds.  Use one card to make each flashcard you need for words on the vocab list titled "Crash Course 2 & 3."  If someone asked how do you say one of the words or phrases on the list and you don't not know how to say it in Spanish or are not able to spell it correctly in Spanish, then you should make a flashcard for this word or phrase.  Write the Spanish clearly on one side and the English translation on the other side.  Then hole punch each card and place it on the ring provided in class.  Attach the ring of cards to your 3 ring binder and bring to class.

If you did not need to make any or only a few cards for this vocab page and you know all of the words, then prepare a minimum of 20 blank cards for future use so that you can get homework credit.

7th Grade Spanish - el 1 de septiembre

HW :  Prepare for your test on saying the alphabet and introducing yourself.  Use your notes and/or the link on the left side of the blog to help you practice and fine tune how you say each letter.  When you test, you will NOT be allowed to use your notes, so you should practice by writing down all of the letters, pointing to each, and saying the letter in Spanish.

You will also be asked to have a brief conversation in Spanish with Señora Dennis, so make sure you know your Spanish name and how to say and use the following phrases:  Hello, My name is ...,, What is your name?  And you? Pleased to meet you, Goodbye.  For extra practice, click on the flashcards icon on the left of the blog and then click on "introductions."

A Day:
Test on Thursday (September 3rd) OR Tuesday (September 8th)

B Day:
Test on Friday (September 4th) OR Wednesday (September 9th)